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Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time
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April 14, 2026

Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time

Games Workshop has reintroduced a collection of classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40K video games to Steam, marking their first availability on the platform. The titles include three from the Warhammer fantasy range: Shadow of the Horned Rat, Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition, and Dark Omen, as well as four from the Warhammer 40K universe: Chaos Gate, Fire Warrior, Final Liberation, and Rites of War. To celebrate these re-releases, Games Workshop is hosting a Classics sale on Steam, offering discounts on all 19 returning titles and recent releases like Dawn of War – Definitive Edition and Dawn of War 2 – Anniversary Edition.
DayZ creator Dean 'Rocket' Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: 'I think when I die, I will still be playing that game'
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April 12, 2026

DayZ creator Dean ‘Rocket’ Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: ‘I think when I die, I will still be playing that game’

Dean Hall, the founder of RocketWerkz, began his gaming journey with a Commodore 64 and developed a passion for computers after a challenging five-hour gaming session. He is currently developing Icarus, a space survival game that has recently become profitable after a difficult launch. Hall has logged 1,400 hours in RimWorld, where he has released two popular mods. He enjoys playing Ostranauts, accumulating at least 150 hours per playthrough, and is looking forward to its upcoming update. Hall has also played the original XCOM for around 600 hours over the past year. He has nearly 5,000 hours in Stationeers, a game developed by his studio, and over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program. His favorite game is Space Station 13, where he plays a character named Colton Murphy. For non-gaming software, he relies on Rider for programming development. Hall maintains a very clean desktop, regularly organizing it for security and efficiency in his game development process.
Star Wars Zero Company writer wants its cast to have real friction: 'It's not a personal fantasy game'
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April 5, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company writer wants its cast to have real friction: ‘It’s not a personal fantasy game’

Star Wars Zero Company, directed by Aaron Contreras, aims to create a distinct narrative identity, departing from common RPG tropes. The game combines strategic gameplay similar to XCOM with storytelling elements reminiscent of Mass Effect. A feature detailing the development process and narrative vision is available, showcasing insights from Contreras and the Bit Reactor team. An explainer provides essential details about the game's features and narrative direction, indicating that it seeks to redefine the RPG landscape with a focus on challenge and emotional depth.
Amazon Prime subscribers can claim 12 free PC games this month
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April 3, 2026

Amazon Prime subscribers can claim 12 free PC games this month

Amazon Prime subscribers can access twelve free games through Prime Gaming in April 2026. Notable titles include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition and Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, available for immediate download. Additional games will be released weekly: - April 9: Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home and King of Retail - April 16: Snake Core, Monster Harvest, and Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector's Edition - April 23: Neo Cab and The Pale Beyond - April 30: KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat, Fantasy General, and Pinball Spire
Xenonauts 2 review
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April 3, 2026

Xenonauts 2 review

Xenonauts 2 is set to launch on January 5, 2026, priced at £45. Developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game reimagines the classic X-COM experience. Players lead a covert organization to thwart an alien invasion, managing resources, building bases, and conducting research on captured technology while maintaining calm across six major regions of Earth. The game features real-time air combat, tactical battles with squad sizes ranging from eight to twelve, and various environments. Players face familiar enemies with unique abilities, requiring clever counter-strategies. The game emphasizes skill expression, resource management, and the impact of player decisions on the outcome of missions.
Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack
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April 2, 2026

Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack

Amazon Luna has released a lineup of complimentary PC games for subscribers in April 2026, including: - Available now: - XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack (GOG) - Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties (Epic Games Store) - April 9: - A Rat’s Quest: The Way Back Home (Epic Games Store) - King of Retail (GOG) - April 16: - Snake Core (GOG) - Monster Harvest (Epic Games Store) - Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector’s Edition (Legacy Games) - April 23: - Neo Cab (GOG) - The Pale Beyond (GOG) - April 30: - KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat (Epic Games Store) - Fantasy General (GOG) - Pinball Spire (GOG) Players can still claim titles from March, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Total War: Rome II, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Amazon Luna also revamped its streaming service last October, introducing GameNight, which features around 30 party games that allow players to use mobile phones as controllers without app downloads.
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March 29, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company director has ‘an axe to grind’ with turn-based tactics, says fans don’t have to settle for no story, crummy graphics, and clunky controls: ‘Depth doesn’t cost you elegance’

Greg Foertsch, the creative director of Star Wars: Zero Company, believes that a compelling narrative is essential for tactics games, challenging the idea that they can succeed solely on strategic gameplay. He emphasizes that tactics games can successfully combine engaging narratives with strategic depth, as demonstrated in his previous work on Marvel's Midnight Suns. Foertsch aims to redefine expectations in the genre by delivering a game that excels in both storytelling and visual appeal.
XCOM meets Rashomon in Vaunted, a tactical RPG where your characters can rewrite history from their perspective
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March 29, 2026

XCOM meets Rashomon in Vaunted, a tactical RPG where your characters can rewrite history from their perspective

Vaunted is a sci-fi tactical RPG developed by Hooded Horse, showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview. Players navigate a criminal underworld, commanding a team of thieves and mercenaries after a high-stakes expedition goes awry. The game features a dual combat system that allows toggling between turn-based strategy and real-time action, enhancing tactical gameplay. Character loss can lead to new narrative perspectives, with player decisions significantly impacting the story. The game includes a roguelite element where characters earn "credibility" for upgrades upon death. James Phinney, known for his work on StarCraft and Guild Wars, leads the development team. Vaunted is set to launch later this year, although a specific release date has not been announced.
Were PC gamers right to take against Syndicate's FPS reboot? Only one man with an ancient disc copy can find out
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March 28, 2026

Were PC gamers right to take against Syndicate’s FPS reboot? Only one man with an ancient disc copy can find out

In the early 2010s, PC strategy and tactics enthusiasts expressed discontent as mainstream publishers, like EA and Take-Two, rebooted classic '90s franchises such as XCOM and Syndicate into first-person shooters, disappointing dedicated fans. These reboots were criticized for straying from the original gameplay experience, which allowed for exploration and strategy, and instead confined players to tight spaces with wave-spawning enemies. Despite the backlash against these reboots, it led to a resurgence of strategy games, exemplified by Mike Diskett's launch of Satellite Reign, a tactical successor to Syndicate that received critical acclaim three years later.
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